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Picking The Perfect Picture

Posted: 12/3/2010

Picking the picture-perfect holiday card can be easier than many people realize.

(NAPSI) - A picture is worth a thousand words-which is why choosing the perfect image for your holiday photo card can be as stressful as cooking a holiday dinner. But getting it right is worth the effort; a beautiful holiday card makes a wonderful keepsake for friends and family. So whether you’re a holiday-card maestro or a nervous first timer, you can always improve your chances of staying stuck to the refrigerator door long after the holiday decorations come down. Here are some top tips for creating the perfect portrait:

• What kind of 2010 did you and your family have? Perhaps this year marked a special anniversary or a big family holiday. If yours is the kind of family that enjoys spending time together, you’ve probably got loads of recent photos that show you at your collective best. Don’t worry about posing in festive sweaters by an open fire-make it genuine!

• If none of your family photos is making the cut, why not set up a photo shoot yourself? It’s a perfect opportunity to get outside and get creative-you choose the backdrop, the styling and even the poses to suit whatever mood your brood is in. Take it seriously or go completely off the deep end-it’s totally up to you.

• Too many fantastic family photos to choose from? Want to personalize the cards by using a photo of the lucky recipient in the card with you? With MOO.com, you can print an unlimited number of different photos on greeting cards, so every single card in a pack is completely unique. It’s an easy way to make your cards totally personal and utterly unforgettable.

• Brand-new memory or old reliable, the most important thing for your photo is quality control-after all, you’re aiming for mantelpiece longevity. Make sure everyone is in focus, the image is properly exposed and the resolution is high enough to be easily printable.

For more inspirational ideas, visit MOO’s Inspiration Gallery at www.moo.com/ideas.

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